Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook
No one knows their allotment. Our time, fates and destinies are driven solely by the Lord Our Master motivator, director and leader of many able hearts and souls of the purest of intentions. Your career and life, Officer Cook, though short and ended by tragedy was the epitome of exemplary service afforded Dade County and its citizens. You my neighbor, friend and hero surely have received your heavenly reward for having humane integrity, character and dignity deserving of more life. Your colleagues and beloved family members have honored, saluted and etched your spirit within their souls and hearts to carry your memory as faithfully as you so displayed. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Refined and most refreshing, your resourcefulness and faithfulness, Officer Cook, has been eternally remembered for its clear cut honesty, integrity and dignity under duress. Dade County and its residents had a most devout and devoted servant securing their boundaries. When respect, reverence and character continue their journeys above then we know we stay secure by virtue of those servants who have succeeded you, Officer Cook. A tall and arduous task filled with peril all they can do is stay trustworthy and truthful to their responsibilities. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Bees circle the hives while heroism and honored humility circle communities protecting and persevering. It never wavered while you solemnly and serenely patrolled Dade County, Officer Cook. Always admired, loyal and diligent to the dispatches of dignity and integrity forever planted in the backyards of a community where salutes and respect validate your unending and tireless virtue and vigilance. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Humanity stretches and yawns through its days and nights while loyal, honest and humbly heroic servants are out risking life and limb for our freedoms and unity. Peace is closing in and hopefully able bodied professionals stand ready and willing to sacrifice. Dade County witnessed a most superior individual in yourself, Officer Cook, sharing onus with other fellow officers to cement dignity, integrity and respect on all corners. One should never forget a genuine hero whose legacy is that baton of bravery patrolling with pure heart, soul and engagement. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
You were the very essence of the consummate public servant, Officer Cook and your family and Dade County won't ever overlook nor forget your unwavering and unselfishly heroic preservation. Character and love poured into those sacred fountains of ferocity virtue and honor. It was taking shape while your unrelenting ingenuity and intuition composed excellent integrity and trusted dignity to tackle torment and terror threatening the security of your community where pride and perseverance balanced wisdom, vision and maturity very meticulously. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Reliable and resolute are words sewn on angel's wings.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Adversity advances upon us while we sleep and those honest, heroic and humble of angels defend our very tranquility while Our Maker judges our souls. Your pure and truthful sou and heart, Officer Cook, were the vehicles of valor and virtue as you endeavored to make that sacred and most harmonious impression upon Dade County. Your boldness and affirmations won't be forgotten. We salute your enhancement, endearment and enrichment that are the legacies of a young man's principles in life. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Society has a values system in place. The terrible thoughts of evil and callousness conjure up those feelings that all good men and women, public servants must have honor, integrity and dignity on their badges and uniforms if the jobs of service are to be loyally and solemnly carried out. You discharged your professional responsibilities, Officer Cook, as any humble and humanely heroic young man must. Dade County was staunchly provided the resources for which serenity and safe havens would be laid out for its people. The character, respect and heart were humility and sanctity poured into your trusted and truthful labors of love. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 15, 2020
Nature has a delicate balance that cannot be disturbed. Gentle persuasion does not always fit the moment when more drastic measures must be undertaken. Your family and department, Officer Cook, never wanted the tragic events to unfold on May 16, 1979 resulting in your loss to mankind. A sincere and valued member of a department where honor, integrity and sacred dignity are the proponents to fighting evil. A life filled with promise taken way too soon and now your a humble angel entrusted with enhancing a more quiet and perfect heavenly world. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
Aces trump every other card. Truth and trust are the eagle eyes of honesty, integrity and dignity Justice cannot ever be carried out if ferocity and tenacity are lacking. You never lacked anything, Officer Cook, as a Dade County legend of heroic proportions you traveled far and wide, long and hard to secure the tranquility necessary to vitality, virtue and visions being restored. Your heart and soul went that extra mile to steer torment clear of mankind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
The essence of protecting and serving human life is devotion and reliability to others who serve the same causes. All public servants have got to possess principles of respect, loyalty to their comrades, honorable impressions that spread way ahead of those roads of resolve, dignity and integrity. You felt Dade County's pulse, Officer Cook and utilized your superior talents to travel ahead of the crowd where maturity, mettle and humane heroism count the most. Duly saluted and paid homage from yeoman fruition. Never forgotten and always an inspiration to all society. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
The human heart maybe a bit frail. Yours, Officer Cook, was so young and mighty strong as you defended Dade County and its folks from wickedness. The birds chirp and hope just springs eternal for honorable and devoted heroes whose degrees of character, respect and ingenuity are at a level that morally composes excellence in service, dignity and in integrity. Your family carries on with your sacred legacy making sure as long as they breathe you, Officer Cook, their "Uncle Bo," will forever be in their minds and hearts. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
For some senility is part of many issues they deal with. Domestic issues, duress, stress and tension are all facets of any officer's life. Unrest must be lessened. Goodwill increased upon humanity. Humbleness and a smile should be offered gracefully. You displayed many good characteristics, Officer Cook. Six years of loyal and trusted dedication to your fellow officers and to citizens of Dade County. Safety and peace brought about through your tireless heart and energy. All respect and all integrity that allows dignity and honesty to support one truthful hero. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
Let me by a little kinder, let me be a little blinder to the faults around me, let me praise a little more. Well your heart, soul and spirit, Officer Cook, are certainly being blessed, praised, heroically saluted for a life and career serving Dade County with all honor, dignity and integrity. Our missions, journeys and navigation can be achieved by your wisdom, vision and most unrelenting, undying and unselfish sanctity and noble kindness. Humility can never be taken away from God's heavenly pasture of uniquely virtual angels of valor. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You had everything to live for and had an evil and disrespectful man take that from you.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 14, 2020
A den of devotion, faithfulness and humane dedication surrounds us day and night. A supremely loyal and dignified servant whose life was navigated by unending character, courage and the esteem of an entire community and department of which you, Officer Cook, were a vital colleague. Serenity and harmony all come with a value system of scruples and ideals so valuable to missions moving forward. Your beloved loved ones, Officer Cook, carry with heavy hearts your legacy of virtue and vision. Wisdom and commitment like no other. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 13, 2020
A pleasant demeanor goes a long way towards making harmony, freedom and unity for mankind. You worked with tireless energy, Officer Cook, in making Dade County a more safer, serener and securer community. This is the locale where you continue being humbly and duly honored for just integrity, reverent dignity and honorable character. Police utilize humility, civility and sanctity to keep the wheels of truth, trust and justice spinning forward. A hero of tenacity now forever patrolling God's perfect gates of bravery. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 13, 2020
I meant to say, Officer Cook, you were a fighter for harmony and a warrior of welcome truth, honesty and dignity. All integrity and critical character that was blessed to serve Dade County and its residents. Heaven has an angel of humility, valor and the sincerest of humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Buildings are erected for a reason. Peace demands every single article of wisdom and vision to formulate a trail for success to travel down. Beloved, admired and highly respected. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. May your soul and spirit unite one day with your loved ones.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 12, 2020
A flip of the switch won't turn off wickedness. Nothing these times seems simple or routine. Dade County was restored and calmed by many heroes and heroines of which you were one of many, Officer Cook. So prepared and so endearing. Always a treasured and cherished man of decency and honor that enriched many lives and saved many from peril and harm. Your unwavering dignity and integrity ring like
a bell in heaven. The scenery must be amazing seeing you patrol those taciturn gates. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. When you worked tirelessly we could breathe a sigh of relief. A very sad loss to your family, comrades and those who a fighter of peace and a warrior of welcome truth and trust.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 12, 2020
This Covid19 pandemic is just shaking our humanity upside down. Doctors and healthcare first responders have had their hands full. Police have to be complete in competence, honesty and the bookends of dignity and integrity as you were, Officer Cook. heroic character and achievement that distributed safety, serenity and security to all of Dade County where its people have solemnly and fondly honored your legacy and memory. Cornerstones faithfully constructed for a safer future where mankind can pursue its purposes and journey in freedom unabated. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 12, 2020
Truth and trust travel around the globe. It's driven out of society and mankind by those who fail to uphold its virtues and vision. Its honor and dignity are besieged by a lack of respect, character and integrity. All your youth and life, Officer Cook, you lived and thrived by scruples, values and morals that all grand public servants strive to maintain throughout their careers. Justice for all and a gentle understanding of values we hold close to our hearts and souls. Sanctity is found surely in your spirit and Our master's seal of salvation remains within His flock of courageous women and men, unwavering, undaunted, unselfish and certainly loyal and devout to the causes and purposes of their humane missions. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 12, 2020
To feel pain, to comfort the bereaved is all a vital part of living as life cycles continue moving onward.A wonderful life and bountiful career consummated in the slides of honor, dignity and integrity all headed farther if not for one callous and reckless man's appetite for violence against you and your fellow officers, Officer Cook. Dade County was a community that experienced torment, tensions and unrest that public servants have to risk life sacrificing commitments to excellence to better position peace and harmony as humble agents for a sounder future. Serenity demands humility and with a treasured heart and beautiful soul you'll never be overlooked. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You were a loving human being, caring kind and considerate.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 12, 2020
To those who contemplate evil think again and long and hard. Decisions are a valid part of our lives today. Dade County was your venue of valor and humble honesty, Officer Cook. A real man, a gallant gentleman and a gracious and sacred hero whose dedication brought tranquility and unity to a community that marches forward carrying on your legacy of integrity, character and dignity. Now all foundations in the skies above where perfection soars 24-7. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. You deserved to continue your life and career until retirement, Officer Cook, God saw your destinies and pathways as complete now others continue your cherished humility and rock solid values and unselfish principles of faith and hopeful goodwill.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 12, 2020
There is anger filling the air that must be channeled into goodwill, hope and faith. Your devotion and humble heroism, Officer Cook, steered trust and truth in a dignified manner and with respectful integrity. Your heroic life and career serving all of Dade County won't be forgotten. You are to be sacredly saluted for courage and caring concern. Badge#1664 was the consummate reminder of sacrifice and sincerity. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend, and hero. You are a heavenly angel forever watching over mankind.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 12, 2020
There is no dawn without darkness nor is there day without night, there is no sun without shadows and there is no dark without light. We meet with thistles and thorns only when we reach for the flowers. We could never experience sorrow, if joy had never been ours. You brought, happiness, pride and pleasure to your family, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero forevermore with with character and faithfulness that was honesty, integrity and dignity ingrained in your heart. For journeys of fruition our Lord called your sweet soul home to be an angel soaring over His pearly gates of valor that you now patrol over. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 11, 2020
Beware of the path you tread, for honesty and dignity carry integrity's respect and character so far and wide. Your career and heroically loyal life protecting Dade County, Officer Cook, will never go undone. Though evil took your life and career through your truth and trust does your family and colleagues continue your outstanding humility and sacred missions left behind. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 11, 2020
The Lord hears our cries and prayers and deliberates whether or not we are worthy of hope and goodwill. When arguments threaten a community's safety of the people always come first. Your fervent hope, Officer Cook, was that you pull through that awful day of tragic consequences. God took an angel so full of courage and respect, the decency of honor, the devotions of dignity and the ingenuity that integrity brought to your tireless and most humbly unselfish character. Loyal and faithful to your department, loving family and whomever befriended you in times of crisis. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 10, 2020